Midwifery BSc (Hons)

**Our Midwifery degree prepares you for a career as a midwife, playing a crucial role in supporting women, babies, and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.**<br/><br/>This course aims to empower you to become a compassionate, skilled, and culturally competent midwife, committed to providing excellent care to women and their families during a transformative time in their lives. <br/><br/><br/>* Our approach supports you to develop a strong sense of professional identity as a midwife from the outset<br/><br/><br/>* Prepares you to promote optimal maternal and newborn health outcomes, support informed decision-making, and advocate for social justice within diverse communities<br/><br/><br/>* Focus on one module at a time, with 5 weeks of learning followed by one week of assessment per module<br/><br/><br/>* 50% of your learning will take place in diverse practice-based learning environments, applying theoretical knowledge to real world practice while being supported by experienced registered professionals including practice supervisors, practice assessors, and practice development midwives.<br/><br/><br/>* Successful completion of this course makes you eligible to apply for professional registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)<br/><br/><br/>* All home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the government of £5,000 per year. You can apply for additional payments if you incur childcare costs. <br/><br/><br/>**Why you should study this course**<br/>We aim to develop you into a midwife who improves and impacts the lives of mothers, babies, and communities with clinical competence, compassionate care, and evidence-informed practice. <br/><br/><br/>* Taught by experienced registered midwives who will support you in developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities to deliver professional, impactful, evidence-informed care<br/><br/><br/>* Learn to collaborate and thrive across and within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate evidenced-based, safe care delivery. <br/><br/><br/>* Develops your leadership skills and critical thinking<br/><br/><br/>* Supportive learning environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion<br/><br/><br/>* Engage in simulated practice that closely mirrors the real-world scenarios you will encounter in your future career <br/><br/><br/>* Focusing on digital fluency, curiosity, critical and reflective thinking, this course instils you with the ability to access, evaluate and apply evidence to inform your practice<br/><br/><br/>* Access to success coaches, placement supervisors and specialist support for mathematics and academic writing.<br/><br/><br/>Coventry Universitys School of Health and Care collaborates closely with NHS Trusts across the UK to develop the workforce of the future. Together, we’ll prepare you for a rewarding and exciting career with great prospects and the opportunity for lifelong learning.<br/><br/>For full course and professional body accreditation information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Coventry University are rated overall Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023, recognising the high quality of their teaching and student experience. They also offer strong academic and well-being support, including their Phoenix+ programme and dedicated Success Coaches. Coventry is ranked a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2025), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing.<br/> <br/>Coventry University is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they've built strong industry links to equip you with the real-world skills and creative thinking, and the confidence to make a meaningful impact.

<br/><br/>With campuses in Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study in the best location for you.